This contract will encompass all aspects of recreation planning including collection of data, analysis of existing services and facilities in the County, coordination of staff and public input, goals and policy formulation, document preparation (including maps and visual enhancements), implementation plan, cost analysis, and presentation to the County. The Parks and Recreation Department Director will support the successful consultant and will be responsible for reviewing and recommending changes as the consultant develops the plan. TASK 1: Inventory and Assessment of Existing Programs, Parks, and Facilities. Consultant will compile a comprehensive inventory and assessment of existing recreational programs, parks, and facilities provided throughout the community by other private and public organizations, in addition to those provided by the County. o The inventory should evaluate existing levels of recreation and program services within the County (both public and private) to determine adequacy of current recreation opportunities for all County residents. Recreation inventory should be assessed to evaluate current and future service levels. o The inventory shall identify existing trails, greenways, and natural areas that the County is using for access, recreation, and open space purposes. o The inventory shall identify land that can serve as potential park system acquisitions for County parks or recreation facility development opportunities within the community. o The inventory shall identify County ADA access barriers to parks, facilities, and services. For parks and recreation facilities managed by the County, the consultant will identify existing amenities (e.g. ballfields, courts, restrooms, playgrounds, etc.) The amenities shall be further evaluated to identify their existing condition, service level, and lifecycle cost estimates. The consultant should review existing staff, parks maintenance division, and recreation division, and provide an evaluation of current staffing levels and organizational structure. TASK 2: County Demographics Provide an evaluation of current and projected demographic and sociological factors pertinent to Jackson County, including composition of the population, population projections and trends, economic factors, and land use patterns. TASK 3: Community Input Create and conduct a community needs survey to determine specific desires of the public in reference to Parks and Recreation. o Community Needs Survey shall be approved by the County. o The survey shall determine current levels of participation and public satisfaction with existing programs and recreation facilities and the public’s willingness to fund expanded programs and services. Two (2) public workshops to engage the public and solicit input and priorities for parks, recreation, and facility services. Four (4) focus group interviews Work Session with County Commissioners
